How to Replace Sky in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 25, 2023
  • 4 min read

Replacing a sky in After Effects is a powerful and creative technique that can completely transform the mood and atmosphere of your videos. Whether you want to replace a dull sky with a beautiful sunset or create a fantasy world in your footage, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Step 1: Prepare […]

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How to Export Transparent Video from After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 25, 2023
  • 2 min read

A quick After Effects basics video tutorial showing how to export video with a transparent background (alpha channel). Please note that not all video codecs support alpha channels. In this example we are exporting in Quicktime MOV format which is an uncompressed file type. Compressed video formats such as MP4 do not support transparency. Using […]

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How to Crop Footage in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 25, 2023
  • 1 min read

Sometimes you only want to show part of your footage, revealing the underlying layer or transparency, or to mask off specific areas. Here’s a short After Effects basics video tutorial showing two ways to crop footage (or image) layers. Cropping Footage Using a Layer Mask Cropping Footage Using the Linear Wipe effect For a free […]

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10 Free Snow Video Overlays and Backgrounds

  • Simon Brough
  • October 24, 2023
  • 3 min read

A selection of free winter backgrounds and snow overlay videos from Adobe Stock, many available in 4K resolution. In the realm of digital content creation, the use of free snow videos can be a game-changer, adding a touch of wintry magic to your projects. Whether you’re a video editor, a website designer, or a social […]

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Introduction Adobe After Effects is a powerful software that allows you to create stunning motion graphics, visual effects, and animations. However, for many, harnessing its full potential can be a daunting task. That’s where Adobe After Effects templates come into play. These pre-made project files simplify the creative process, enabling users to produce professional-quality videos […]

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Flipping 3D Text in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 10, 2023
  • 3 min read

In this Adobe After Effects tutorial, Avnish Parker guides us through the process of creating a captivating Flipped Text Animation. We’ve taken the time to list out the instructions in text format. So, let’s dive in and make your text come to life! Setting the Stage Creating the Background 3. Add a new solid layer […]

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15 Free Motion Graphics Templates for Premiere Pro

  • Simon Brough
  • December 20, 2022
  • 3 min read

Grab These Awesome Free MOGRT Templates A selection of 15 FREE motion graphics templates (MOGRTs) for Premiere Pro. All available to download from Adobe Stock. These are editable video projects so you can change text, colors and styles easily. Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs) are installable files for Premiere Pro which enable professional animated text and […]

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How to Use Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)

  • Simon Brough
  • September 22, 2022
  • 5 min read

What are Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)? Motion Graphics Templates, or MOGRTs, are installable project files that enable quick and easy, yet professional video and text effects. You can use MOGRTs to create instant video titles, lower thirds, transitions, and overlay VFX effects. What’s more, the beauty of Motion Graphics Templates is that you can create […]

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How to Create Confetti Animations in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • April 13, 2022
  • 3 min read

Want to make confetti cannon video effects? Wondering how to add confetti explosion overlays onto video? Well, if you have Adobe After Effects look no further! We’ve got three simple video tutorials which will have you emitting colorful particles in minutes. These short video guides explain how to create amazing confetti particles using both the […]

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15 Essential After Effects Tutorials for Beginners

  • Simon Brough
  • April 13, 2022
  • 7 min read

Learn After Effects Today, For Free! 15 Essential After Effects Tutorials for Beginners Want to pick up Adobe After Effects basics quickly? There’s no better way of learning a new piece of software than by sitting back and watching some video tutorials from pro users revealing their secrets! So, grab a coffee and a notepad […]

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